Thank you Fiona. The thing that was so worrying was he's grown up (all 8 years of him!!) knowing right from wrong, being told about doing the right thing etc, and has always behaved so honestly. He's the type of boy people comment on for his good behaviour, bless him.
Still, we all make mistakes and after school yesterday we had a big talk and the little man was distraught at what he had done.
I don't think it will happen again.
Your punishment tips were great by the way, very appropriate. I'll think about them. He's been told that for a week his fave things, Play Station etc, are a no go and it's early bed. That will hit him hard. He's said sorry so many times now and seems to mean it that I really think it was just a hiccup!!
